Very Good
#933 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 27% in state
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Tuscarawas Valley Local · Zoarville, OH
A Tuscarawas Valley Local elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2637 Tusky Valley Rd NE, Zoarville, OH 44656
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average306/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,718
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 573 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tuscarawas Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School is listed in Tuscarawas Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zoarville, OH, part of Tuscarawas Valley Local, serving approximately 502 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School
What grades does Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School serve?
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School?
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School rank in OH?
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School ranks #933 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Tuscarawas Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (330) 859-2427
- Area population (ZIP 44656)
- 2,616
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44656; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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